If you are buying from a web shop which is not shop.sc-project.com,
follow these 4 steps to find out if the product is a fake.
1. MODEL AND YEAR OF THE BIKE
Sporty, naked, touring or enduro?
Check on shop.sc-project.com that the product is available for your motorcycle model (make, model, year).
2. ATTENTION TO DETAILS
Compare the photos of the announcement with those on our shop.
Pay attention to the details: the difference is evident! (logo, quality of materials).
3. AVAILABLE FINISHES
Carbon, titanium or ceramic paint.
Make sure that the finish of the product you are looking for, it is available on our official online store.
4. PRICE TOO LOW
If the price looks too cheap to be true, it’s probably a fake.
Choose an original product: the best quality at the best price.
WHY CHOOSE ORIGINAL SC-PROJECT PRODUCTS
ORIGINAL MEANS SECURITY
Not only a huge loss in terms of performance of your motorcycle: a counterfeit product becomes dangerous for your and others safety.
If you install a non-original exhaust, these are the possible issues:
- approximate fastening and imprecise couplings between the parts
- excessive noise
- noxious, poisonous, or carcinogenic fumes and fumes caused by dangerous and non-certified materials
- early deterioration of the product due to poor manufacturing quality
- detachment of the exhaust from the motorcycle with consequent loss on the road with a high probability of causing damage to yourself and to others
DO NOT OVERLOOK THE APPROVAL
All original SC-Project homologated exhausts always have a specific homologation certificate for the motorcycle model, which is provided at the time of purchase.
Each silencer must totally comply with the requirements and pass the tests of the increasingly several homologation standards. SC-Project makes use of the technical service of TÜV Italia (TÜV SUD Auto Service GmbH group), which interfaces directly with the Ministry responsible for issuing the certificate.
For your daily journeys and your road trips, the homologation certificate is essential to rife safely, to be in compliance with all road regulations to avoid unpleasant penalties or seizure of the vehicle.
PRICE TOO LOW
If the price seems too cheap to be true, it’s probably a fake!
Be suspicious of websites or private sellers offering highly discounted prices than those provided by our resellers or visible on our site.
The cost of SC-Project products is due to the very high quality of the materials, the precision and the passion for craftsmanship with which they are made.
Choose an original product: quality and excellence completely MADE IN ITALY at the best price.
BUY ONLINE ONLY ON SHOP.SC-PROJECT.COM AND ON THE SITES OF OUR DISTRIBUTORS
The only online sales channels through which it is possible to purchase a new original SC-Project silencer are: shop.sc-project.com and the websites of our distributors.
This will allow you to have a legal guarantee on the product and all the availability of our Customer Care.
No company is authorized to sell our products on large e-commerce platforms.
- EXAMPLES OF COUNTERFEIT EXHAUSTS -
WHEN YOU BUY A FAKE
Damage to health and safety
These products are manufactured without taking into account health and safety standards. Some may contain harmful substances and toxic levels of chemicals that can cause serious harm to health. Generic counterfeit mufflers offer no warranties and can seriously damage your motorcycle and its rider.
Damage to companies and territory
Counterfeiting causes substantial losses for company brand’s owner. This can result in job losses or business issue. This can have negative effects on local economies. Counterfeiters pay no taxes, which means less money for your city’s schools, hospitals, parks and all other social programs.
Theft of money or identity
Browsing illicit websites or buying from untrustworthy retailers exposes you to cyber attacks such as phishing or malware. Your personal information and credit card details can be compromised and used for other scams, losing your money.
